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Mrs. Mary Nyamekye, the wife of the Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, has said that Christian women possess a unique capacity to nurture spiritual growth and serve as role models within the local church and the community.

Mrs Nyamekye gave this charge to Christian women on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, when she participated in the recently-held weekly prayer meeting of the Kasoa Area Women’s Ministry at the Mountain View Worship Centre, Tuba.

Referencing Titus 2:3-5, she encouraged older women to teach younger women and to lead by example in matters of faith, love, purity, and homemaking.

Mrs. Nyamekye also stated that prayer holds immense power in the life of the church, hence like Hannah (1 Samuel 1:10-11) Christian women can fervently intercede for the needs of the congregation, the leaders, and the community.

“Women can lead prayer groups, organise prayer events, and encourage others to deepen their prayer lives,” she said, adding that by exemplifying a life of prayer, they can inspire other women to embrace the transformative power of intercession.

Mrs Nyamekye also emphasised the importance of hospitality and its significant avenue for Christian women to create an environment of warmth, love, and acceptance within the church community.

Referring to Romans 12:13, she said women help strengthen the church’s hospitality by facilitating gatherings, welcoming newcomers, and ensuring that everyone feels included and cared for.

“The efforts made in creating a hospitable atmosphere can foster meaningful connections and facilitate the growth of the church family, ” she said.

The wife of the Chairman further encouraged Christian women to possess valuable insights and gifts that can contribute to the teaching and discipleship ministries within the local church.

She cited Priscilla in Acts 18:26, who, alongside her husband Aquila, rightly divided the word of God and helped in expounding the way of the Lord to Apollos.

“Likewise, women can actively participate in Bible studies, Sunday School classes, or Women’s Ministry groups, where they can share their knowledge and passion for God’s word,” she said

Touching on the impact of Christian women on the community, Mrs. Nyamekye said they can actively engage in serving the community by demonstrating Christ’s love through compassionate actions.

She explained that since Christians are enjoined by Scriptures  to do good to all (Galatians 6:10), Christian women must also reach out to their communities through outreach programmes, support charitable initiatives, and encourage others to participate in acts of service.

“By embodying Christ’s love in practical ways, Christian women can inspire others to impact their local communities as well,” she said.

Mrs. Nyamekye ended her message by challenging women to rise to the occasion and make an impactful difference within the local church by embracing their roles as spiritual nurturers, prayer warriors, hospitable hosts, teachers, and servants, they can positively influence those around them.

PENTECOST NEWS

The Director of the Women’s Ministry of The Church of Pentecost, Deaconess Philomena Mireku, together with her entourage, is on a working visit to the Ashanti Region of Ghana.

The duty tour began on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in the Bompata Area, where a leadership seminar was organised for ministers’ wives, Women’s Ministry executives at all levels, deaconesses, and Virtuous Ladies’ coordinators.

Mrs. Mireku also visited the Old Tafo Area on Tuesday evening to interact with the women there.

The Old Tafo Area Women’s Ministry Executive Committee, led by Deaconess Mavis Addai, honoured the Women’s Director and her team for their great work in helping to build the Church of God.

The Director and her team are scheduled to visit the New Tafo Area tomorrow, Thursday, July 6, 2023, to interact with the women.

Report by Elder Nana Nsiah

The Women’s Ministry of the Suame Area of The Church of Pentecost has shown love to the Charly Care Needy Foundation at Kuntenase Toamfom in the Ashanti Region by donating assorted items worth GHC 18,000.00 and a cash amount of GHC 2,000.00 to the Home.

The items, which included bags of rice, a bag of onion, assorted drinks, toiletries, detergents, clothings, underwears, and many others, were donated on Tuesday, June 20, 2023.

In an interview with PENTECOST NEWS, the Area Women’s Ministry Leader, Deaconess Monica Osei Poku, indicated that Vision 2023 of The Church of Pentecost enjoins members to influence every sphere of life with principles and values of the Kingdom of God, including visiting the orphanages and prisons to share with them the Word of God.

According to her, the local church must also be concerned with giving and sharing to portray the love and the beauty of Christ to the world. She, therefore, called on other Areas to emulate this act of generous giving and sharing.

She also encouraged the children of the Home to have hope in Christ irrespective of their current state, assuring them of God’s enormous grace and love, which makes a man great in life.

The Caretaker of the Home, Madam Lydia Arhin, commended The Church of Pentecost, especially the Suame Area, headed by Apostle John Obeng Kesse for the kind gesture towards the children in such a time. 

She also outlined a few challenges facing the Home and called for more supports.

Deaconess Dr. Janet Amoanimaa Aggrey, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Jaggreys Fertility, who was part of the delegation, urged the caretakers of the Home to ensure that the items serve the intended purpose for which they were brought.

Report by Emmanuel Nana Nsiah & Dennis Owusu

The Women’s and Men’s Ministries of The Church of Pentecost in the Sefwi Juaboso Area, on May 31, 2023, joined forces to donate items worth GH₵ 5,000.00 to the Sefwi Kofikrom SDA Hospital.

The donated items included bottled water, bed sheets, mops and mop buckets, sweeping brushes, brooms, disinfectants, toiletries, soft drinks, biscuits/chocolates, and fruits.

Deaconess Mary Ampah, the Area Women’s Ministry Leader, said the gesture aligned with the Church’s vision of “Possessing the Nations.”

She stated: “This gesture aims to equip the church to transform every aspect of society with the values and principles of the kingdom of God.” 

She thanked the Sefwi Juaboso Area, Women’s and Men’s Ministries, and the Church for their unwavering support.

In a word of exhortation on the topic, “There is a Reward for Everything We Do,” Matthew 25:31-46, Apostle Shadrack Ohene-Asa Otu, the Sefwi Juaboso Area Head, emphasised the importance of performing all tasks with excellence, as stated in Colossians 3:23. 

He encouraged all and sundry to stand firm in their faith, resist the devil, and understand that suffering is part of the Christian journey.

Representing the Sefwi Kofikrom Traditional Council, Nana Kwadwo Amoateng, the Kurotihene of Sefwi Kofikrom, expressed his gratitude to The Church of Pentecost leadership for their thoughtfulness towards the community.

He noted that the donation was the first of its kind since the hospital’s inception and acknowledged the continuous support the Church has provided to the Kofikrom Township.

Dr Alfred Kwame Asamoah, the hospital’s Medical Superintendent, thanked the Area Head and The Church of Pentecost for the visit and significant donation.

He also appreciated the Church’s previous contributions during the challenging period of the Covid-19 pandemic, which greatly assisted the hospital.

After the presentation, Apostle Ohene-Asa Otu and the delegation toured the wards and offered prayers for the patients and staff.

Present at the presentation ceremony included ministers of the Church in the Area and their wives, the Area Deacon, the leadership of the Women’s and Men’s Ministries, Chiefs and Elders of Sefwi Kofikrom, and the Management and Staff of S.D.A Hospital.

Report by Pastor Emmanuel Korankye Oduro.

The Sawla Area Women’s Ministry of The Church of Pentecost has made separate donations to three health facilities in the Savannah Region of Ghana, namely, the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba Hospital, Evergreen Clinic, and Ajira Clinic.

The donation, which included toiletries, soft drinks, and clinical thermometers, was made on April 10, 2023, by a women’s delegation led by Mrs. Rosemond Amankwaah (Wife of the Sawla Area Head) and Deaconess Angelina Nwinebe (Area Women’s Ministry Leader).

The consumables and some toiletries were donated to the patients, while the thermometers and other items were presented to the facilities.

According to Mrs. Amankwaa, the visit aimed to share the love of Christ with the sick, pray for their speedy recovery, and assure them of Christ’s love even in their illness.

She emphasised that ministering to the sick is a Christian mandate critical to Christ and the Church’s “Possessing the Nations” agenda.

The team visited and prayed for patients and officials in every ward of the facilities. They also took the opportunity to evangelise to them, resulting in three individuals surrendering their lives to Christ.

The management of the facilities was overwhelmed by the Church’s great show of love, particularly the Women’s Ministry.

The Administrator of the Sawla-Tuna-Kaba Hospital expressed gratitude to The Church of Pentecost, stating that the Church has been very supportive since the hospital’s inception and encouraged them to continue their good work.

Report by Jones Dwomoh Amankwah (Sawla Area Media Team)

The Director of the Women’s Ministry of The Church of Pentecost, Mrs Philomina Mireku, has delivered a heartfelt message to married men, urging them to love their wives sincerely, purely, and consistently.

According to her, men showing love to their wives reflects Christ’s love for the Church.

Speaking at the recently held 5th Bezalel Conference organised by Pentecost Men’s Ministry (PEMEM) at the Pentecost Convention Centre in Gomoa Fetteh, Mrs Mireku highlighted the importance of love in a woman’s life.

She stated: “A woman thrives in an environment of love. When a husband loves his wife, it fuels her to give her best and enables her to fulfil her God-given responsibilities.”

Addressing the topic, “The Expectations of Wives from Their Husbands,” Mrs Mireku revealed that unmet expectations often cause strain in marriages. She stressed the need for effective communication between spouses, ensuring that both partners are aware of each other’s expectations, saying, “As a husband, it is important to understand your wife’s needs to foster a stronger and happier marriage.”

The Women’s Director emphasised that every wife desires a husband she can rely on, someone who is supportive and trustworthy. She, therefore, urged husbands to be considerate and respectful in their interactions with their wives as they live together.

Drawing inspiration from biblical passages such as 1 Peter 3:7 and Ephesians 5:25-29, she pointed out that the Christian marriage is a reflection of Christ’s sacrificial love for the Church.

Categorising the expectations of wives from their husbands, Mrs Mireku outlined five areas: spirituality, social life, domestic responsibilities, finances, and sexual intimacy.

In terms of spirituality, she stressed the importance of mutual growth, praying and studying the Word of God together, and being dependable and faithful to one another. Regarding social expectations, she emphasised open communication, treating each other with kindness and respect both at home and in public, and providing support and consistency.

For domestic responsibilities, she mentioned the desire for husbands to be protective, actively involved in raising children, and supportive of household chores. She also encouraged husbands to involve their wives in taking important family decisions like property acquisitions and retirement planning.

Discussing financial expectations, Mrs Mireku emphasised transparency in monetary matters, providing financial support unconditionally, being responsible fathers, and being driven by ambition and purpose.

She also highlighted the importance of meeting sexual expectations, including affection, communication, understanding each other’s needs, and spending quality time together.

Mrs Philomina Mireku concluded by urging the Church to promote trustworthiness and tenderness among husbands.

PENTECOST NEWS

Mrs. Tabitha Tawiah, the wife of the Akrade District Minister, in collaboration with the Akrade District Women’s Ministry Executive Committee, has donated cloths and other items to approximately 300 women in the district, including widows, elderly women, and single mothers.

In total, 33 widows were gifted with a half-piece of High target wax print and a set of Parish bowls each. Additionally, twenty-eight elderly women received a set of Parish bowls and toiletries.

The special Mother’s Day event, chaired by the Agormanya Area Head, Apostle Samuel Kojo Gakpetor, and his wife, Mrs. Grace Gakpetor, was held at the Akrade Central Assembly.

The ceremony was attended by Deaconess Janet Nartey (Agormanya Area Women’s Leader), Mrs. Ruby Ayisi Mensah (Pastor’s Wives’ Representative), Deaconess Paulina Sam Ghartey, Deaconess Peace Gbesematey (Retired), and some Queen Mothers from the Akrade Traditional Area.

All participants were provided with food and drinks during the programme.

Report by Deaconess Cynthia Dapaa (Akrade District Women’s Leader)

The Women’s Ministry of the New Combine District in the Agormanya Area of The Church of Pentecost recently reached out to various religious leaders in Akosombo, donating stationery and other items to them.

Led by Mrs Esther Kesse, the wife of the District Minister, the team visited notable figures such as Togbe Avor, a renowned fetish priest in the area, as well as the Chief Imam and others.

During the team’s visit, Togbe Avor graciously interrupted his ongoing annual festival to receive the women. Surprised and touched to witness a Christian fellowship in his shrine, Togbe Avor expressed his gratitude and shared that even his own Christian family members had abandoned him since he became the fetish priest 19 years ago.

Togbe Avor’s appreciation led to a subsequent visit from District Minister, Pastor Martin Berko Kesse, accompanied by some elders, who presented him with a church diary as per his request.

Overwhelmed with joy, Togbe Avor confessed that The Church of Pentecost’s demonstration of goodwill would foster peaceful coexistence among religious leaders. He encouraged his followers and TV viewers to attend The Church of Pentecost.

The team then visited the Chief Imam at his residence in Akosombo, offering a hamper and various church souvenirs as a gesture of support. The Chief Imam praised The Church of Pentecost and emphasized that the women’s actions set an example of harmony among different religious groups.

He expressed his gratitude for the footprints left by the Women’s Ministry and shared that he regularly listened to the Pentecost Hour broadcast on the information centre in the town. He promised to encourage his Muslim brothers to tune in as well.

Finally, the ministry concluded their day by visiting Nene George Chawe’s palace, the Chief of Kokonor, in Akosombo. The chief warmly welcomed the team and requested a prayer service with his entire family. The Women’s Ministry then presented a hamper and various stationery items to the chief.

Impressed by the visit, the chief invited the church to fellowship with him and his family in the palace regularly.

Report by Esther Kesse.

Mrs Juanita Nuekpe, the wife of La Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, has said that before one could make any meaningful impact in society, they must be truly and genuinely born-again Christians, with Jesus being the Lord of their lives.

Mrs Nueke made this remarkable statement at the La Area Virtuous Ladies joint service held at Dr Thomas Wyatt Memorial Temple on April 22, 2023, on the theme: “Repositioning the Virtuous Lady in Contemporary Times for Maximum Impact in her Career, Social and Spiritual Life.”

She noted with scriptural references to Ephesians 2: 10; Matthew 5:14-16 and said every individual is unique in their make-up with gifts and talents. She stressed that they must become conscious of it and utilise it well before they can impact society.

She said every individual had been created for good works and as the light of the world.

“Just as Dorcas had a tremendous and positive impact in her community and came back to life when she died due to her good works, so must all virtuous ladies have maximum impact in the communities where God has planted them,” she pointed out.

She indicated that salvation is one key factor and genesis of impact-making.

“One should be genuinely repented and have the seal of God. Nicodemus’ encounter with Jesus highlighted the importance of being born again (John 3: 3),” she said, adding, “Beyond being born again, one must become a true disciple of Jesus Christ by loving, serving, imitating, denying yourself and making Him the Lord, husband and master in all aspects of your life.”

She continued with scripture reference to Colossians 3: 16 and said that to do greater works and make a maximum impact, believers must be filled with the word of God since it can save, heal and deliver. Also, they must spend time in prayer and fasting, have integrity and be mindful of how they interact with others.

Mrs Juanita Nuepke further noted that to make maximum impact, one needs to be hard working, saying, “Whatever you find yourself doing, work at it with all diligence as working for the Lord and not a man to obtain the reward thereof” (Colossians 3:23 and Proverbs 6: 6).

She advised the ladies to avoid time wasters such as spending a lot of time on social media and unprofitable conversations, which does not add value to their lives.

“Wear the garment of humility and avoid bad company, which will corrupt your life. Dissociate yourself from dream and vision killers,” she said, adding, “Be a solution to someone and not the problem.”

Mrs Juanita Nuekpe concluded by calling on members to be agents of change in their generation and generations yet unborn, just as was the case of the four daughters of Zelophehad who changed the law of inheritance in Israel.

“Until you reach the point where your absence is felt, you are not making any impact,” she averted.

The Area Head, Apostle Dr Dieudonne Komla Nuekpe, a cross-section of pastors and their wives, and the Area Women’s Ministry Executives were in attendance.

Report by Gina Akua Padi